FCS - Foundation for Civil Society

The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) is a leading Tanzanian not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering CSOs and fostering citizen engagement for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. Since 2002, FCS has strengthened the civil society sector by providing catalytic funding, capacity-building support, and strategic partnerships, directly impacting over 31 million people. As a thought leader and dynamic development facilitator, FCS evolves beyond grantmaking to project implementation while fostering partnerships for development, leveraging data-driven insights and engagement to address critical national challenges. With efforts centered around Community-Driven Early Childhood Development, Multidimensional Inclusion of Women, Youth, and People with Disabilities, and Locally-Led Climate Action, FCS catalyse sustainable change, investing in institutional development, and cultivating a culture of philanthropy to build a more vibrant, engaged, and empowered society.